Schalke eager to show fine domestic form in Europe

Gelsenkirchen - FC Schalke 04 are out to continue their winning streak when they face Greek side Asteras Tripolis FC in UEFA Europa League Group K on Thursday evening (kick-off 19:00 CEST / 17:00 GMT).

The Royal Blues eased past Cypriot champions APOEL FC 3-0 in their opening fixture a fortnight ago, and go into this match having won their last four Bundesliga fixtures, most recently a 1-0 triumph away to Hamburger SV.